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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,227.36, 19,635.61 and 7,941.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,227.36, 19,635.61 and 7,941.04 is: 10,959.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,227.36 : 19,635.61 = 7,941.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,227.36/19,635.61 = 7,941.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,227.36x = 19,635.61 × 7,941.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,227.36x = 155,927,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,927,046.40/14,227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,959.67

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